Title
Foreign License Conversion to PH Driver's License
Law
Lto Memorandum
Decision Date
Nov 28, 1996
Foreigners seeking to convert their foreign driver's licenses or student permits to a Philippine driver's license must provide additional documentation, including a certified photocopy of their passport or Alien Certificate of Registration, to streamline the application process.

Covered applications and who they apply to

  • The memorandum covers foreigners applying for conversion of a foreign driver’s license to a Philippine driver’s license.
  • The memorandum covers foreigners applying for conversion of a Philippine Student Permit to a driver’s license.
  • The memorandum applies to the document attachments required in addition to existing required documents.

Additional documents for license conversion

  • For foreigners applying for conversion of a foreign license to a Philippine driver’s license, the applicant must attach a photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing arrival in the Philippines.
  • The passport photocopy showing arrival must be duly certified by the Head/CTRO that the original was shown and/or presented.
  • The requirement is for documentary attachment alongside the existing required documents for the conversion application.

Additional documents for student permit conversion

  • For foreigners applying for conversion of a Philippine Student Permit to a driver’s license, the applicant must attach a photocopy of the applicant’s Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) and/or passport showing arrival in the Philippines.
  • The ACR and/or passport photocopy showing arrival must be duly certified by the Head/CTRO that the original had been presented.
  • The requirement is for documentary attachment alongside the existing required documents for the conversion application.

Compliance instruction and effect

  • The memorandum requires strict compliance with the additional attachments it mandates.
  • The memorandum is adopted on 28 Nov. 1996.
  • The memorandum is signed by Manuel F. Bruan, Brig. Gen. AFP (ret.), Assistant Secretary.

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